Assistant Sales
Resume:
Terrell Johnson
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As a political science degree holder, a legislative assistant to Representative Mike Gerber, a co-organizer of a
humanitarian journey to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and an independent contractor in the health industry, I have used
my time during my personal and academic career to learn teamwork and problem solving skills that would translate into
success in the public sector. I have obtained the skills needed to engage constituents, NGO’s, and government organizations
in order to build relationships and strengthen the mission of an office. With these skills established I would like to extend
my abilities to your office.
Working as a legislative assistant for Representative Mike Gerber has allowed me to develop skill sets needed to
engage constituents, comprehend multifaceted issues, and create solutions. I have expanded my knowledge of government
resources, and the opportunities they can provide constituents by working with a multitude of bodies such as the Department
of Education, Public Welfare, and Labor and Industry. Exposure to these departments has given me considerable
understanding of the many programs offered by the state, and increased my ability to help constituents obtain services to
enhance their quality of life. The opportunity to organize outreach events in Mr. Gerber’s district office has allowed me to
exercise my abilities in leadership, organization, creativity, and aided in establishing relationships with those organizations
that sponsored the events.
Using my passion for assisting the public I was also able to provide aid during an international crisis that affected Haiti on
January 12, 2010. While students on my campus donated food and clothing to several agencies I decided to ensure that the
people of Haiti obtained those donations by creating a clothing drive with the assistance of Habitat for Humanity. After
collecting clothes, shoes, toys, and hygiene products from local businesses I then traveled to Haiti to distribute those
donations. While on the island I was also able to travel to the Dominican Republic where I also assisted Mustard Seed
Communities, Orphanage for children with disabilities, and helped a group of nurses provide basic medical care for the
women and children living outside of Santiago. .
As an intern in the summer of 2009 under Rep. Rick Taylor I learned excellent skills during a time where most people would
deem the political atmosphere of Pennsylvania to be unpleasant. The recession had finally caught up to the state as well as
constituents and many feared what public services would be cut. As residents called fearful of what could possibly happen
with negotiations in Harrisburg I learned the ability to calm heated passions, obtain and relay information residents needed
to stay informed of the progress in Harrisburg, and appropriately translate their concerns to the Chief of Staff.
Working in a knowledgeable and experienced office with a diverse constituent base has demanded me to establish a
creative mindset, focus, communication skills, and the ability to work independently on a daily basis. I look forward to a
challenging working environment that allows me to grow and support the initiatives of the organization.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Terrell Johnson
Enclosure
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Terrell Johnson
14 Bridle Lane Horsham, Pa 19044
**********@*****.***
Objective May 2011 College Graduate seeks entry level position.
Preference is to work in Local Government or Training Program
for Fortune 1000 Company Interest includes, but is not limited
to: 1. Staff Assistant as well as 2. Business Computer Software
and Information Systems for Business Intelligence Data Mining,
Skills and 3. Sales
Proven Technical and Organizational Abilities
Strong Desire to Succeed in a Highly Competitive Field that
Engages workers
Willing to relocate to work in such a field
Education West Chester University of Pennsylvania
College of Business and Public Affairs,
Political Science BA, May 2011
Concentration: Public Policy
Experience
Legislative Assistant, Office of State Representative Mike Gerber
January 2012-
Present
Problem solving skills handling a wide array of constituent concerns including Social Security,
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PECO, and PHEAA
Handled constituent services
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Organized and executed public outreach events
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Researched and analyzed complex legislation on behalf of constituent inquiry
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Served as aide to Chief of Staff and State Representative
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Performed general administrative tasks such as screening phone calls, taking accurate messages,
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supporting team and group tasks, composing and editing correspondence letters.
Internship, Office of State Representative Rick Taylor Summer 2009
• Served as writer of constituency letters
• Assisted in event scheduling/ planning, including a ground breaking ceremony in Horsham
• Addressed constituent concerns with policies and interpreted their concerns to the Chief of Staff
• Documentation experience using MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Experience using specialized computer systems including CTS
Personal Trainer, Muay Thai Instructor, and Assistant Curriculum Manager at Nak Muay Gym LLC,
King of Prussia (970 Pulaski Dr.)
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Terrell Johnson
14 Bridle Lane Horsham, Pa 19044
**********@*****.***
Summer
2011
Trained a class of 250 students in improving physical health, as well as learning self-defense
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techniques
Handled sales and client purchases, addressed client concerns, scheduled consultations and gym
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events
Philanthropic Internship in Haiti and the Dominican Republic Summer
2010
• Organized and implemented clothing and supply drives for Haitian relief in the Doylestown area
• Oversaw the shipping and actual distribution of the supplies in PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti
• Aided Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic as well as local
organizations and nurses to provide solutions to medical insufficiencies such as providing blood
pressure readings and pregnancy tests
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Terrell Johnson
14 Bridle Lane Horsham, Pa 19044
**********@*****.***
References for Terrell Johnson
Dominic A. Folino
Executive Director
Volunteer Medical Service Corps
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David Toth
Chief of Staff
State Representative Mary Jo Daley
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Michael Gerber
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Strategy and Product Administration
Franklin Square Capitol Partners
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